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How to get fromRome to Zugspitzeby train, car, bus, night train, or plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Rome to Zugspitze by train, car, bus, night train, or plane

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  1. Train, drive

    best
    1. Take the train from Roma Termini to Bolzano Bozentrain train Fr
    2. Take the train from Bolzano Bozen to Brennero - Brennertrain train Re
    3. Drive from Telfs-Pfaffenhofen to Zugspitzecar car
    9h 43m
    €121–252

  2. Bus, drive

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Innsbruck Südbahnstraßebus bus N532
    2. Drive from Telfs Gh Martina to Zugspitzecar car
    12h 56m
    €76–122

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Roma Prenestina A1 to München Hackerbrückebus bus Catania– Dortmund
    2. Take the train from München Hbf to Garmisch-Partenkirchentrain train Rb60 / ...
    12h 2m

  4. Train, night train

    1. Take the train from Roma Termini to Bologna centraletrain train
    2. Take the nighttrain from Bologna Centrale to Innsbruck Hauptbahnhofnighttrain night train Nj
    3. Take the train from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Garmisch-Partenkirchentrain train
    13h 17m
    €119–283

  5. Drive 830.2 km

    1. Drive from Rome to Zugspitzecar car 830.2 km
    8h 20m
    €135–194

  6. Fly to Munich International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane plane FCO - MUC
    2. Take the train from Flughafen München to Pasingtrain train
    3. Take the train from Pasing to Garmisch-Partenkirchentrain train
    8h 39m
    €116–235

  7. Fly to Innsbruck Airport, train

    1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Innsbruck Airport (INN)plane plane FCO - INN
    2. Take the train from Innsbruck Hoetting to Garmisch-Partenkirchentrain train
    11h 31m
    €174–435

  8. Fly to Zurich Airport, train, drive

    1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane plane FCO - ZRH
    2. Take the train from Zuerich Flughafen to Imst-Pitztaltrain train
    3. Drive from Telfs-Pfaffenhofen to Zugspitzecar car
    10h 30m
    €92–445

Rome to Zugspitze by train and night train

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration13h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket€119Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 816.7 km
  • Duration: 9h 43m

What companies run services between Rome, Italy and Zugspitze, Germany?

There is no direct connection from Rome to Zugspitze. However, you can take the train to Bolzano Bozen, take the train to Brennero - Brenner, take the train to Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof, take the train to Telfs-Pfaffenhofen, then drive to Zugspitze. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Roma Prenestina A1 to Zugspitzplatt via München Hackerbrücke, München Hbf, and Garmisch-Partenkirchen in around 12h 2m.

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